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name dropper

/ˈneɪm ˌdrɒpə/

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/ˈneɪm ˌdrɒpə/C1informal
  • ruЧеловек, который часто упоминает имена известных или важных людей, которых он знает или утверждает, что знает, чтобы произвести впечатление на других и казаться важным.

A person who frequently mentions the names of famous or important people they know or claim to know, in order to impress others and appear important themselves.

  1. Person who mentions famous peopleB2informal

    A person who frequently mentions the names of famous or important people they know or claim to know, in order to impress others.

    ruХвастун знакомствами

    • He's such a name dropper; he always talks about his 'friend' the celebrity.
    • She's a terrible name dropper at parties, mentioning every politician she's ever met.
    • Don't be a name dropper; it makes you seem insecure.